JC GOLF: Bruce, Chaps capture titles at NMMI tournament

ROSWELL, N.M. – Callum Bruce and the Midland College golf team won their second titles of the spring semester after they won at the Sonny Wigington Intercollegiate Tournament on Sunday.

Midland College shot 288-298—586 to finish 15 shots ahead of Odessa College for the team title of the 36-hole, five-team tournament at the New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course.

Bruce won the medalist title after firing a 72-68—140 total to finish five strokes ahead of teammate Michael Salazar, who came back from injury for a 145 total. Fellow Chaparral Alex Motes finished in a tie for 10th with a 150 total.

The Chaps return to action when they host the Omega Treating Chemicals Collegiate Invitational at Green Tree Country Club on March 12-13.